Over the weekend I published some details of what it was predicted Microsoft would include in the next release of Windows Phone – currently code named ‘Mango’.

Much of that information is now official and I can confirm most of the predictions were accurate – however some parts of Mango have been shown in more detail than seen previously and there is a little lack of clarity around some potential features.

In addition to new features Microsoft have announced that all existing Windows Phone manufacturers will release updated Windows Phone Mango handset this year. Those manufacturers are HTC, Dell, LG and Samsung.

And with the Mango release new vendors have been disclosed in addition to Nokia who announced their commitment to Windows Phone earlier in the year. The new vendors are Acer, Fujitsu and ZTE.

Key new feature categories include:

End User

IT Management

Developer:

Below is summary of these new features in list form – these details are collated from the overnight press event and other prior announcements from Microsoft sources (some are still not officially confirmed by all pointers suggest this list is accurate). Many features however are not done justice in this list format and more information and video content will be published here in due course to highlight what these new capabilities mean for Windows Phone Mango users.